Posted in Feature, Sonic Unleashed by David Leggett on July 23rd, 2008
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Seems like a good time to gauge our readers on Sonic Unleashed once again, with E3 being behind us, and some Werehog footage being unveiled. Simply tell us if you’re more excited, more worried, or completely apathetic now that we know a bit more about Unleashed. Feel free to explain in the comments below.
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CHANGE IN HUD! WE SEE SONIC GET EXP POINTS!
No sooner did those Sonic and the Black Knight videos hit the Internet, that people just had to rip the theme songs and offer them for download. Who are we to say no?
Let nothing stand between Sonic and his rings. The first Wii gameplay of Sonic Unleashed at TGS 2008
SEGA’s official website for Sonic Unleashed, filled with lots of information, an interactive Google Earth-like world map, heaps of videos and music that we haven’t seen before. A huge stash of new Sonic Unleashed related material can be found here.
This is a video of gameplay from both the Xbox 360 versions and the Wii version of the game.
Download and read mostly all Sonic comics, including both the Archie and Fleetway runs!
Well well, it seems that SEGA has given Sonic his own official Facebook! It’s got movies, screenshots, the works. Plus you can comment on Sonic’s page if you have an account of your own. Check it out!
See Sonic and Chao(and a cast of Samba characters) dance in Green Hill Zone in the first part of this trailer.
A funny sprite comic with daily updates,message bored,prayer section,and much more
@blu_7: What time is it for you guys?
Naka is a great programmer, but he is not Sega’s version of Miyamoto here. He never created the concept by himself…pretty much all of the original Sonic Team is gone. I think Naka is more interested in doing Shenmue-type projects nowadays, so that’s likely what you’ll see.
I think people upset with Sonic games should realize this is a brand new team. It is neither the people who made the classics or the staff that created the recent games that haven’t been popular. It’s a fresh slate, let’s see what we get. Outside teams usually bring something good to the Sonic games, and I expect innovation not just a 3D version of Sonic 2.
@blu_7:
cool, i thought i scared everyone off with the PROPE vs SEGA thing. I even went to the Prope site to see if they had a discussion area open. lol
@blu_7: I see. you wanted admin, right?
my bad
@Sonic The Hedgehog: [ yawn]
I’m still here. Man, these polls results are overwhelming
is anyone still here?
admin, do you think since these polls offer alot of feedback to create one about Prope VS Sega? Which one would be better for Sonic’s future or just because Yuji Naka made Sonic awesome?
@SonicFanr.1:
all i know is Prope is working on a WII title so far, thats all
@Sonic The Hedgehog: Me Niether. do you know anything about what their up to atm ?? i can’t seem to find anything about them :S
@SonicFanr.1:
Sonic rocks! With Naka though, Sonic ruled the videogame era back in the day. I beleive Naka was denied alot of things in making Sonic 06, thats why he left. He knew what needed to be done, but SEGA denied him.
I bet you in a few years, PROPE will surpass SEGA, and who knows, Naka might buy SEGA out and own rights to Sonic and make the good old days once again.
I cant wait to see what PROPE will make.
@Sonic The Hedgehog: Sonic isn’t the only one who’s missing Naka.. i miss the tiny things that he made perfect previously… like the way sonic and shadow run in sonic adventure 2… (now’adays their upper bodies dont move when they run…go check out SA2, and you’ll see what i mean).
I am a perfectionist too, and i always felt like it was at least going to be a decent storyline when good ‘ol yuji was on the team… now… i’m not so sure… but i will remain optimistic about this game anyway, since I love sonic…
@G&E: @SonicFanr.1:
I know what you mean, but Sonic 06 was created by one team, they have 3 teams on this game, including the team that did Sonic Rush & Rush Adventure. They have more resources and more people. If they had Naka though, that would make a difference. Yuji Naka made work right, he made the game function, then he built on it with story and graphics, thats the key.
I bet Sonic misses Naka.
oh yeah check out this sonic unleashed it’s the split screen parts enlarged and if anyone finds a better resolution one please tell me or just post it in a commment : http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iVxw7qw9MwA
and a new! art render featuring shadow in sonic unleashed!! here check it out: http://www.freewebs.com/sonicunleashed/scansgamestm.htm
I don’t think SEGA will rush this game, I think they learned their lesson after Sonic the hedgehog 06′. But, I could be wrong. (I hope I’m not)
@DWalrus: i feel just the way you do, i remember this exact senario from when they where showcasing the alpha build of sonic ‘06. Truth is, i love sonic too much, (in a manly way :P) so i don’t want sonic team to make the same mistake again… i wish they could postpone the release just a month or two, so they can take more time tweaking (polishing) and stuff… but they probably aren’t, knowing sega and their way with things..
I agree, if we look back when SEGA made Sonic 06, they admited that they were swamped. One team on 3 games, Sonic 06 of PS3, for Xbox 360, and Sonic Genesis for GBA. All 3 games suffered alot. I give SEGA alot of credit, because it takes alot of effort to create and even more to meet deadlines so the company doesnt lose money. Its hard work making a game period, but 3 at once and meet a deadline? SEGA has earned my respect for all time, So i too dont worry about Unleashed, everything will be fine.
hey guys dont worry about the slowdowns it will be all fixed in the final version of the game. There is also a big chance that old sonic levels will be remade which would be totally awsome in 2d and 3d or they could just make a super beautiful 2d level of green hill i mean imagine that
If SEGA remakes the classic Sonic games like the daytime levels in Unleashed, then Sonic will return on top again. The classics had a formula that was perfect, and SEGA is searching for it, Unleashed will be very close to the classics.
I believe instead of searching for new material, go back to the “roots” and use them in the new Sonic games, then and only then SEGA and Sonic can hold their heads higher!
personally I belive that unleashed will be good but not amazing (prove me wrong sega!),
unleashed 2 (or indeed, a remake) on the other hand…
(werehog bursts through celing) “HOW DARE YOU CHALLENGE MY RULE!”
sorry to be a downer (I voted exited),
but nobody seems to have mentioned the reported MASSIVE slowdown at high speeds (which is obviously most of the time).
also, they are apparently going for a november release again (and we all know how that’s gone before) so i’m worried that sega might rush this out the door before it’s finished. just like S06, that poor son of a… ‘course if they can fix that and restrain from this then
ALL HAIL THE RETURN OF THE KING